A company has stopped selling a certain Halloween costume for kids. Critics found the costume to be objectionable, drawing comparisons to outdated and offensive performances. The company acknowledges that the costume is hurtful, particularly to Black individuals.

The company has expressed regret over the costume's availability and has removed it from sale. An investigation is underway to determine how the costume was initially approved and to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Further details about the incident and the company's response can be found through a related news story, which provides more information on the company's operations and decision-making processes.